E-6 BAH Rates in Charleston, WV (2026)

The 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for an E-6 (Staff Sergeant (SSG)) stationed in Charleston, WV is $1,764 per month with dependents and $1,323 per month without dependents. This rate is $847 below the national average for E-6.

BAH is a tax-free housing allowance paid to service members who do not live in government housing. Combined with E-6 base pay of $4,759.5/mo (at 10 years of service) and BAS of $476.95/mo, total monthly compensation in Charleston is approximately $7,000.45 with dependents or $6,559.45 without.

E-6 BAH: Charleston vs National Average

	Charleston	National Avg	Difference
With Dependents	$1,764	$2,611	−$847
Without Dependents	$1,323	$2,037	−$714

E-6 Total Monthly Compensation in Charleston

Here is how E-6 pay breaks down for a service member with 10 years of service stationed in Charleston:

Component	With Dependents	Without Dependents
Base Pay	$4,759.5	$4,759.5
BAH	$1,764	$1,323
BAS	$476.95	$476.95
Total	$7,000.45	$6,559.45

Base pay shown for 10 years of service. BAH and BAS are tax-free. Actual take-home pay will differ after federal tax on base pay. Use our Military Pay Calculator for a personalized estimate.

Other Ranks in Charleston

• E-3 — $1,308/mo
• E-4 — $1,308/mo
• E-5 — $1,404/mo
• E-7 — $1,800/mo
• O-1 — $1,452/mo
• O-2 — $1,761/mo
• O-3 — $1,860/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 2026 BAH rate for E-6 in Charleston?

The 2026 E-6 BAH rate in Charleston is $1,764/mo with dependents and $1,323/mo without dependents.

What is the total monthly pay for E-6 in Charleston?

An E-6 with 10 years of service in Charleston earns approximately $7,000.45/mo total compensation with dependents (base pay $4,759.5 + BAH $1,764 + BAS $476.95). Without dependents: $6,559.45/mo.

Is Charleston BAH above or below average?

E-6 BAH in Charleston is $847 below the national average of $2,611/mo with dependents.

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